I just bought the Motorola Xoom and activated at least for a month with verizon. I tried using Wireless Tether from my samsung fascinate, which works fine with my wife's IPAD, but the xoom does not show up.
Anybody knows if the motorola xoom is locked to "infrastructure" wifi and doesn't allow ad-hoc connections? Or better yet anybody has a way around it?
Mine is tethering thro my evo...not sure what's different.
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Yeah me either. I know the samsung fascinate appears on my laptop as an ad-hoc connection, is the reason why i ask.
Not all tethering is created equal. Hotspots and various phones act different.
Im in the same boat with my moto droid. Adhoc is what the wifi tether app creates on my phone too. I wonder if newer phones, or other programs can create an artificial hotspot?
bwcorvus said:
Mine is tethering thro my evo...not sure what's different.
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So what app are you using "Wireless Tether" or "Barnacle"??
I am tethering to my rooted droid x right now using wireless tether and its working great.
mpmorph said:
So what app are you using "Wireless Tether" or "Barnacle"??
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I'm using the built in tethering. I run CM 7
I just successfully tethered with my Nexus One (CM7)
tried the wireless tether for my evo 4g and it works.. maybe you need to update the app?
If anyone has a jailbroke iPhone and using MyWi. I'd be interested in knowing if the Xoom can connect to it.
I know it's an AdHoc connection and plan to use it when they release the wifi version of the Xoom
ghoticov said:
I am tethering to my rooted droid x right now using wireless tether and its working great.
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This is because the droid x supports infastructure mode, same with cm 7.just because you have wifi tether doesn't mean you have infastructure, only some phones have support for it .
There are ways to unlock the fascinate hotspot to be free and that supports infastructure.
Legacystar said:
This is because the droid x supports infastructure mode, same with cm 7.just because you have wifi tether doesn't mean you have infastructure, only some phones have support for it .
There are ways to unlock the fascinate hotspot to be free and that supports infastructure.
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Yes. apparently the only option for samsung fascinate is to hack verizon's app, heres the link for those who want to try it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818789
Thanks for letting me know about the DroidX and Wireless Tether, I couldn't get it working with barnacle but with Wireless Tether it works.
jrfree said:
Thanks for letting me know about the DroidX and Wireless Tether, I couldn't get it working with barnacle but with Wireless Tether it works.
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same, wireless tethering is win. will miss barnacle's icon in status bar tho
Daps said:
If anyone has a jailbroke iPhone and using MyWi. I'd be interested in knowing if the Xoom can connect to it.
I know it's an AdHoc connection and plan to use it when they release the wifi version of the Xoom
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I also really want to know this
Doesn't work on my Moto Droid... I have to use the Wireless Tether app in Bluetooth mode. It'll work, for now.
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does this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732566&highlight=mobile+hot+spot
work on our phoines
bubbleywine said:
does this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732566&highlight=mobile+hot+spot
work on our phoines
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What exactly are you trying to fix? We can add 3G hotspot to our plan, they couldn't back then
so its free????????
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so its free????????
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No. VZW charges you for it.
they did not charge when you used this method on the incredible just am idea
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If you're rooted, try the newest version of this:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
Works great on my Vibrant.
Works excellent on Fascinate too.
Nevermind, I tried it on my desktop with an older version, and my laptop isn't able to find anything right now for some reason
Use barnacle legacy. The wireless tether apk link posted earlier only sets up computer-to-computer networks while barnacle sets up adhoc.
tjhart85 said:
If you're rooted, try the newest version of this:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
Works great on my Vibrant.
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I'm using this on the fascinate and it works. Only issue is that it sets up a adhoc network instead of infrastructure. My laptop can still connect and get on the net so I'm ok with it.
Just started using this... worked like a charm. This has probably been addressed, but I have to ask to ease my mind. This won't incur any extra charges, correct?
If you are rooted then no...free...must be rooted...otherwise you have to sign up for a 30 dollar a month plan before it is unlocked...I'm a verizon rep (best buy mobile) I have a rooted dinc that I develop for...
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chronster said:
Use barnacle legacy. The wireless tether apk link posted earlier only sets up computer-to-computer networks while barnacle sets up adhoc.
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Computer-to-computer & as-hoc networks are the same thing.
The official 3g hotspot application allows for infrastructure networks and greater security.
Has anyone managed to get the DroidX method of resetting the radio with the hotspot open to get it free working yet?
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Just wondering why my incredible can't see my network when I run wireless tether.
My laptop has no problem. So what is different?
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I'm guessing because android isn't ad-hoc supported although I thought there was a work around on this site.
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Thanks.
I will have a look around.
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Did a search and can't find it.
Anyone have any ideas about a workaround?
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I use a program called barnacle legacy, and it sets up an ad-hoc network. I had to use this instead of the apk posted around here because that one created a computer-to-computer network, which my work laptop won't connect to (domain enrolling and all that.)
I'd say give that app a shot and get back to us.
Mean Sixteen said:
Just wondering why my incredible can't see my network when I run wireless tether.
My laptop has no problem. So what is different?
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wireless tether is ad-hov connections not interface; there's a big difference in the two.
computers can connect to both while cell phone's can only connect to interface connections.
chronster said:
I use a program called barnacle legacy, and it sets up an ad-hoc network. I had to use this instead of the apk posted around here because that one created a computer-to-computer network, which my work laptop won't connect to (domain enrolling and all that.)
I'd say give that app a shot and get back to us.
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How did you get that to work? I always got an error but it would be connected but no movement.
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dr154 said:
wireless tether is ad-hov connections not interface; there's a big difference in the two.
computers can connect to both while cell phone's can only connect to interface connections.
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Infrastructure mode is supported on droid incredible. dont know how they did it but i owned one so i know its possible.
Thanks for the replies.
Here is what I want to do...
I deactivated my incredible to get this fascinate.
I run wireless tether on the fascinate and would like to use the hotspot created to use the incredible.
For instance I could put the inc in it's windshield mount and get data to run navigation through the wireless network created from the fascinate.
I would love some help or at least to know if it can or cannot be done.
Great forum.
Fascinate oc1.2 for now
inJustus said:
How did you get that to work? I always got an error but it would be connected but no movement.
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I just downloaded it from the market and ran it. Maybe it doesn't work on droid 2.
Theres another version apparently. The Legacy version was like a good version that worked for a lot of people, and I guess his newest version was something that didn't work for some, but worked for others.
I have tried multiple roms on my phone, both if tiamats kernals on the XOOM and can't for the life of me get the xoom to see my wifi connection being broadcast by my droid incredible. I have verified that it is working by connecting my laptop to my d-inc so for some reason the Xoom won't see it. Anyone get this working, how? I ahve also tried BT pan and that won't work either.
Cyanogen 6.1 stable with my Inc and I have tethered WiFi fine. I set up with WPA2 security. Nothing special.
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I have used tethering with IHFTP69's Skyraider rom and it works just fine.
Thats the main reason that I didn't get a data plan with my xoom is cuz I got the D-INC.
LOVE IT =D
Thanks for the feedback. I guess I'll change roms and give it a shot. Are you using the Wifi-Tether app pre11?
i have been able to use the wifi tether, however, I have not been able to get a Bluetooth tether going. My work shouts down rogue APs, so indeed to be able to use the Bluetooth coonection... anyone been able get this going as well?
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Thanks for the feedback. I guess I'll change roms and give it a shot. Are you using the Wifi-Tether app pre11?
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Your issue is the Wireless Tether App, not your ROM. The Wireless Tether App from the Market uses Ad-Hoc mode, not infrastructure mode. Use the built in android tether or the newest Wireless Tether Beta, which I think uses the proper WiFi mode.
Cyanogen 7 stable stock tether works great. Bluetooth is another story, I would also love to get BT tether working with the dinc
the latest wireless tether has infrastructure so give it a try
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the latest wireless tether has infrastructure so give it a try
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So you are saying that Pre11 works with your Incredible and CM7? Is your Xoom rooted? Does it have the stock kernel?
I am using 3.0 -pre4 experimental. It works great with xoom.
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monadzback said:
I am using 3.0 -pre4 experimental. It works great with xoom.
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What phone do you have and what rom. Also is your XOOM rooted? If so what kernel is it running, stock, tiamet, brushdog?
I am using my unrooted Dinc to wifi-tether my Xoom just fine, and I am not paying for the tethering fee. I am using the stock tethering app that came out with froyo.
Is there a way to have our Xoom connect to the wireless tether ad-hoc instead of having to uses native 3G mobile hot spot app on fascinate. I know when I had the galaxy tab someone made a wpa.supplicant (think that's how it was spelled) file to put somewhere in /system/? So it could connect to phones using wireless tether.
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je2345 said:
Is there a way to have our Xoom connect to the wireless tether ad-hoc instead of having to uses native 3G mobile hot spot app on fascinate. I know when I had the galaxy tab someone made a wpa.supplicant (think that's how it was spelled) file to put somewhere in /system/? So it could connect to phones using wireless tether.
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Only if your Xoom is Rooted can you connect to Ad Hoc after a minor hack.
Root your phone and use wireless tether 3.0
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As everyone else as said before, the only way right now is through rooting.
Root your phone. It's easier and you can share with things other than your xoom then.
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As everyone else as said before, the only way right now is through rooting.
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root what, xoom or phone
lanternca said:
Root your phone. It's easier and you can share with things other than your xoom then.
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Have any of you been able to connect to an ad-hoc connection with a xoom? Most of the connections have been made through handsets that do not use ad hoc mode.
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Only if your Xoom is Rooted can you connect to Ad Hoc after a minor hack.
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What "minor hack"?????
His phone is rooted already if hes already using the Wireless Tether App from the market.
He just needs to install the newest beta which has infrastructure mode instead of Ad-Hoc, and the Xoom will identify it without any hacks on the Xoom.
martonikaj said:
His phone is rooted already if hes already using the Wireless Tether App from the market.
He just needs to install the newest beta which has infrastructure mode instead of Ad-Hoc, and the Xoom will identify it without any hacks on the Xoom.
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Thanks for the input, but these apps are phone specific. I'm well aware of the wireless tether apps, both for root and the experimental 3.0. I've tried just about everything out there and can't get the Xoom to see my CDMA Hero running AOSP 2.3.3. Even the bluetooth tether will not connect. My laptop sees it fine, my Xoom sees an EVO that uses wireless tether. I'm afraid I may have to ditch the old Hero...
You have used 3.0 pre 4¿ that's what works for me
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Thanks again, pre 4 errors out. It does not support cdma hero. I'll b looking into settings on the Xoom now.
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Guys,
I have tried everything including searching here on this and lots of different forums of similar interest.
I have Motorola Droid with Cyano C7 RC4 installed. its rooted obviously however i have tried almost every other apps and ways to connect my droid1 to my wifi only xoom tablet.
xoom is also rooted running tiamat kernel. i also have no luck for tethering via Bluetooth as well!
can some one help me out please??!
Hmmm... I am not rooted (yet), but have no problems with Bluetooth tether using the wireless tether app. I'm running Simply Stunning 5.2 (which is based on cyanogenmod). Did you try tethering to your OG Droid before you rooted your Xoom? There some step by step instructions on Droid-Life, did you follow something like them?
I hope this isn't a problem with the new kernel. I'm planning on rooting tomorrow and installing that same kernel.
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aspipatel said:
Guys,
I have tried everything including searching here on this and lots of different forums of similar interest.
I have Motorola Droid with Cyano C7 RC4 installed. its rooted obviously however i have tried almost every other apps and ways to connect my droid1 to my wifi only xoom tablet.
xoom is also rooted running tiamat kernel. i also have no luck for tethering via Bluetooth as well!
can some one help me out please??!
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You don't need an app with CM7 for wireless tethering. Did you try enabling wifi tethering within settings?
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cam30era said:
You don't need an app with CM7 for wireless tethering. Did you try enabling wifi tethering within settings?
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i dont see that option anywhere under settings?
rlrbjr said:
Hmmm... I am not rooted (yet), but have no problems with Bluetooth tether using the wireless tether app. I'm running Simply Stunning 5.2 (which is based on cyanogenmod). Did you try tethering to your OG Droid before you rooted your Xoom? There some step by step instructions on Droid-Life, did you follow something like them?
I hope this isn't a problem with the new kernel. I'm planning on rooting tomorrow and installing that same kernel.
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if i use my laptop and iphone 4 my droid shows up as androidtether but no luck with xoom!!
i am leaning towards returning my bellowed xoom!
aspipatel said:
i dont see that option anywhere under settings?
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Settings > Wireless and networks > Tethering and portable hotspot > portable wifi hotspot
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cam30era said:
Settings > Wireless and networks > Tethering and portable hotspot > portable wifi hotspot
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This is only available for 3g version not in wifi
aspipatel said:
This is only available for 3g version not in wifi
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No, he's telling u to do that on ur Droid.
Here's your problem though, the droid only does ad-hoc wireless networking. The Xoom can't see ad-hoc right now. Go do a search its well discussed. You'll need to use a bluetooth tether till there's a fix.
What he listed are steps to take on your phone to make it a wireless access point for your xoom.
After you follow those instructions you will be able to connect to the broadcasting SSID on your xoom.
martonikaj said:
No, he's telling u to do that on ur Droid.
Here's your problem though, the droid only does ad-hoc wireless networking. The Xoom can't see ad-hoc right now. Go do a search its well discussed. You'll need to use a bluetooth tether till there's a fix.
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all i see in my droid is settings>wireless and networks> tethering> usb tethering?!
am i missing somethimg?
aspipatel said:
all i see in my droid is settings>wireless and networks> tethering> usb tethering?!
am i missing somethimg?
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I don't know what's going on. On my phone, running Cyanogenmod 7 RC4 the selection is titled "Tethering & Portable hotspot ". I don't understand why yours is different.
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Maybe this will help.
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/01/how-to-bluetooth-tether-to-motorola-xoom-using-original-droid/
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all i see in my droid is settings>wireless and networks> tethering> usb tethering?!
am i missing somethimg?
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I would suggest that you go to the Droid XDA forum for CM7 and ask for help there. Someone on that forum will be able to help you..
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It's pretty well understood that the OG Droid (aka Droid 1) can only support ad-hoc wifi tethering. The Xoom doesn't support ad-hoc (at least not yet). So for now the only day to tether is via Bluetooth. You need the wireless tether app set to Bluetooth. Then once you pair the Droid and the Xoom tethering works fine, although it is a little slower (I normally get about 750kbs best case).
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all i see in my droid is settings>wireless and networks> tethering> usb tethering?!
am i missing somethimg?
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Sounds like a separate problem. But either way your Droid will only do ad-hoc networking and WiFi tether probably won't work...